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Gaia Theory

Center for Art & Social Engagement: A program of Rowan University Art Gallery Westby Hall, first floor, room 110 237 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro

On view at the Center for Art & Social Engagement in Westby Hall from October 4 through December 21, Gaia Theory, an exhibition of Emily Erb’s collage and silk paintings. Erb embeds within the boundaries of a larger-than-life human form, navigational charts such as road, topography, and war campaign maps to represent the different facets of the human physiological system. Road maps become the nervous system, topographical maps become the circulatory system, and war maps become the lymphatic system. Each work in the series stands at 9.5 feet high by 4.5 feet wide which are within the same dimensions as

Ongoing

The Clay Studio presents “Urschrei” by Better Lovers

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

The Clay Studio presents new exhibitions from alums of their Resident Artist program, including “Urschrei” by Better Lovers, the moniker for the evolving artistic practice of Layla Marcelle and Jacob Raeder. The duo launched Better Lovers in 2016 as a design company that applies contemporary dance methodologies to object-making. Raeder has exhibited, taught, and participated in artist residencies all over the world, sharing the view of an expanded field of ceramics that encompasses the 21st-century conception of a materially engaged maker not beholden to a single medium. Marcelle is an American artist who engages with multiple artistic mediums, including ceramics,

Free

Soap Making Class with Michelle Gibbs

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia

Join us at the lab for an easy to learn beginners melt and pour soap making class. This is a two part class.Join us at the lab for an easy to learn beginners melt and pour soap making class. This is a two part class. We will be using cosmetic safe coloring and scents, but please be mindful of any sensitivities you may have to aromas We will be making our soap bars using shea butter and goats milk soap bases. This is a class for adults only, as we will be pouring hot melted soap.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, November

Learn How To Spin Yarn with Emily Hitchner IN PERSON

The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia

Learn how to make your own yarn.Learn how to spin your own yarn! We will start with the stages of processing wool, then start spinning our own yarn. We will be using a drop spindle and you will go home with some yarn. You will learn about some of the different types of wool, what kinds of yarn can be spun, and a basic understanding of processing wool.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, November 7th and 14th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any

Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of stewardship projects on Wednesday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you

Coffee with the Birds

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

Homeschooler Day: Winter Weathering

Bartram’s Garden Barn

As temperatures cool and the soil dries, the creatures that don’t migrate are preparing for winter! This month will focus on the lives of winter flora & fauna, under the soil.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. All lessons are outdoors. Space is limited. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Questions? Please email lgale@bartramsgarden.org.

Langhorne Free TV & Electronic Recycling

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 539 Jacksonville Road, Suite 100, Warminster

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Protecting & Restoring the Environment at MOM’s Organic Market

MOM's Organic Market is on a mission to protect and restore the environment. Learn more about their efforts and impacts!MOM's Organic Market takes sustainability seriously. MOM's was founded in 1987 by 22-year-old Scott Nash as a home delivery business. Today, MOM’s has stores in five states and DC, employs 1,300+ people, and their Purpose is to protect and restore the environment.Sean Lynch, Environmental Research and Partnerships Manager, will share what MOM's is doing to help the planet. MOM's sustainability initiatives range from collecting oyster shells to restore oyster reefs to advocating against animal cosmetics testing. Join Sean and the Penn

Lenape Life- Homeschool Program

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia

For Homeschoolers grades 2nd & up!Geared towards Homeschoolers grades 2nd and up. Join us as we discover a new theme each month. $5.00 per student. Younger Siblings and parents are FREE.

Watermelon & Red Birds: Talk & Taste with Author Nicole A. Taylor

Fourth Floor Skyline Room at Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia

Black folks, food, and celebration!Join us for conversation and tasting with Nicole A. Taylor, author of Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations. We’ve already had the pleasure of sharing some of these exciting dishes and discussions with the community since the book debuted in May. Now, we’re thrilled to have THE Nicole A. Taylor with us to share insights into all that brought this beautiful book to fruition. We’ll talk a bit about history, culinary tradition, culinary innovation, and the culture. Copies of the book are available for pre-purchase with ticket price for pick-up at